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"No retail apocalypse for department stores”

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General5 March, 2021

During the corona crisis, luxury department stores proved surprisingly agile. Now they need to become stronger brands, by focusing on new services and storytelling. “Digital is a tool, not a goal,” says Selvane Mohandas of sector organisation IADS.

 

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